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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

12/15/2025, 7:31 PM

Summary of Bill S 260

Bill 119 s 260, also known as the Hygienic Handling of Breast Milk and Baby Formula Act, aims to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that breast milk and baby formula are handled in a hygienic manner by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and personnel of private security companies providing security screening.

The bill requires that all security screening personnel who come into contact with breast milk and baby formula follow strict guidelines for hygienic handling. This includes using gloves, sanitizing surfaces, and properly storing the milk and formula to prevent contamination.

In addition to these requirements, the bill also outlines procedures for the proper disposal of breast milk and formula that cannot be brought through security checkpoints. This is to ensure that mothers are not unfairly penalized for carrying these essential items for their infants. Overall, the Hygienic Handling of Breast Milk and Baby Formula Act seeks to protect the health and safety of infants by ensuring that their food is handled in a safe and sanitary manner during security screenings.

Congressional Summary of S 260

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to issue or update guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, juice, and related products that are subject to re-screening or additional screening, including by ensuring adherence to hygienic standards. Related products include ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs, and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice.

In addition, the bill directs the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General to audit compliance with these requirements and submit a report to Congress.

Current Status of Bill S 260

Bill S 260 is currently in the status of Signed by President since November 25, 2025. Bill S 260 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 27, 2025.  Bill S 260's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-41. as of November 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 260

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 260

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 260

A bill to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Ayla Boykin

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1 year ago

OMG this bill is so not cool, like why do they gotta mess with our bottles and stuff?? It's gonna be a mess, I just know it. This is gonna be a disaster in the long run, mark my words.

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